Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pete Vuckovich
1981 - 1986
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Pete Vuckovich Marker
Inscription.
Pete Vuckovich. Acquired in an offseason trade with the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 1981 season, Vuckovich found instant success in Milwaukee, finishing fourth in the A.L. Cy Young voting in 1981 before winning the award the following season. Posted a 3.55 ERA with a league-leading 14 wins in this first season as a Brewer, helping the club to its first-ever postseason appearance. The following year, he went 18-6 with a 3.34 ERA in 223.2 innings. Led the A.L. in win percentage in 1981 and 1982. Started the decisive game five of the 1982 ALCS as well as the decisive game seven of the 1982 World Series. At the time of induction into the Wall of Honor, Vuckovich started more postseason games (5) than any other Brewers pitcher.
Acquired in an offseason trade with the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 1981 season, Vuckovich found instant success in Milwaukee, finishing fourth in the A.L. Cy Young voting in 1981 before winning the award the following season. Posted a 3.55 ERA with a league-leading 14 wins in this first season as a Brewer, helping the club to its first-ever postseason appearance. The following year, he went 18-6 with a 3.34 ERA in 223.2 innings. Led the A.L. in win percentage in 1981 and 1982. Started the decisive game five of the 1982 ALCS as well as the decisive game seven of the 1982 World Series. At the time of induction into the Wall of Honor, Vuckovich started more postseason games (5) than any other Brewers pitcher.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.743′ N, 87° 58.221′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. The marker is part of the Brewers Wall of Honor which is on display on the northeast wall (left field) of Miller Park. It is near the Hot Corner entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chuck Crim (here, next to this marker); Ted Simmons (here, next to this marker); Don Sutton
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
